Science Diet U/D :animal36We have just switched Bailey to the U/D formula food because of bladder stones. Does anyone else use this?? How much do you normally feed a day and where do you buy it. I paid about $2.38 a can from the vet but wasn't sure if there was a cheaper place. One can will last about 4-6 days...does that sound about right? Thanks for any help!!! Casey;) |
I don't use the U/D we use the I/D. I pay $26 for 12 cans at the vet. I feed Rosie twice a day so my can lasts about 3 days. However, I just found out that Science Diet is not very high in the ratings which really bothers me since the vet told us to use it. I am trying to get some information. If I find out anything I will let you know. |
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My Paris threw up this food, so my vet told me to use the Pala Tech granuales to control bladder stones. Paris seems to enjoy it mixed in with his food. And it's not as expensive as the vet food either. $25 a tub of it lasts about 3 months. |
I have one dog that uses the I/D on a daily basis and another dog who had to use it for a while because of stomach upset due to using a high protien/high fat food and both do/did very well on it. I know that science diet doesnt get very high ratings on most of those sites but when I did use it my dogs did just fine on it.. no eye goop, no itching, no dry skin problems, etc..oh and they loved it!! |
They put a few good ingredients in Science Diet to make up for all the fillers they add also. Pretty much is like feeding your kids pizza and cheeseburgers everyday with veggie toppings. It's better than Purina or those other brands though. |
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Just a note: Petsmart sells this food, too. You have to take your vet's prescription and get a prescription from Banfield (it's free) to buy it at the register, but if memory serves me correctly, it's a little cheaper there than at your vet. You could always call and ask too. :) |
I started feeding this last night to my little one who has calcium oxolate crystals. For those who have been feeding this food, any improvement on your yorkie's condition? I also read it has the worst food grading, but since it's meant to combat the crystals, I feel like I have no choice but to feed him this specific brand. |
We have a little guy named Houston that was on the Science Diet U/D for his calcium oxalate crystals. While I agree that Science Diet is not a "premium" food, when it comes to Rx foods, you can't really do an apples to apples comparison. When I contacted Natura (Evo, California Naturals, etc) they also indicated that it would be best to use the Rx food recommended by the vet. Unfortunately, since our little guy had the calcium oxalate crystals, which lead to calcium oxalate stones after a year on the food (calcium oxalate stones cannot be dissolved by diet), he had to have bladder surgery. Now we have him xrays done every three months to ensure that they aren't reforming because 3 months after his surgery, he developed diabetes, which put him on the Science Diet W/D food (the U/D was contraindicated for diabetes--ugh). We also put our little Meadow (the pancreatic wonder pup) on it too. We generally always go with the vet recommendation when it comes to the Rx food, I know that here in Indy we pay (I just bought it today) $1.98 per can for any of the Science Diet Rx and if you do the BIG bag of the dry kibble it was $53.99 (just checked the receipt!) We mix the dry and wet together. 1/8 can equals 1/4 cup of dry. |
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You mentioned that your yorkie developed stones and diabetes after eating the Science Diet U/D for a year. Does this mean the Rx food caused the stones and diabetes to form? If so, it sounds like this food does more harm than good. |
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Houston was on regular commercial dog food (before we knew anything about foods and how it affected them). Then he started urinating with some blood in it (Yikes!-I still cross my legs on that one.) A trip to the vet and he was diagnosed with crystals in his urine. We changed him over to Science Diet U/D....nearly a year later (with check ups at 3 months to check for crystals--still present at each check up) he urinated blood again (another yikes and leg crossing). Took him back in and he had developed full blown bladder stones (calcium oxalate). Unfortunately, calcium oxalate cannot be dissolved with food or medication, so he had to have bladder surgery...also since they were stones that could not be passed, we actually didn't know the type until AFTER the surgery (had to go to the lab to check the composition). The surgery was about $1,400 (at a Banfield Hospital)....the biggest shock was the incision. We were't prepared for how big it was gonna be (I though my wife was gonna faint) on his body (he's about 8 pounds). :eek: With us, it appeared that the years on the "bad" commercial food had already taken their toll and even with the U/D food, it was too little too late for us. Hopefully, it won't be the case for you guys, but since I always like to be prepared, you might wanna make sure that you start a savings account for a potential surgery just in case. Although, the food change for you little guy may be enough to prevent further escalation. Three months after the surgery (and still on the U/D) he began acting weird, not going outside to potty, and drinking A LOT more than normal. Since he was always the best potty trained we took him back to the vet. At that point he was diagnosed with diabetes (he wants to be the most expensive dog ever)....so we had to switch him over to the W/D food (but not recommended for the stones--major delima). Now he gets the W/D....two 2.5 shots of insulin in the morning and evening....and 3 month xrays to check for stone formation. Can we just say he loves attention? That's our story! |
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